Can you take a test on your own to diagnose fibromyalgia at home? That is one of the most common questions asked when individuals suspect they may have fibromyalgia. The short answer is yes; there are ways to evaluate whether or not your symptoms could be related to fibromyalgia. The long answer is not really….
About ten days ago, I had a seizure. Wait, what? What in the world happened? I came home from dropping my kids off at school. I fixed myself a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and sat on my couch. I placed the oatmeal on the coffee table and fetched the remote under my dog. I…
How do I talk to my doctor about fibromyalgia? This is, unfortunately, a very common question among Fibro Warriors. Very often, an individual will suffer from chronic pain, joint dysfunction, fibro-fog, and sometimes added issues that are commonly associated with fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, there are still way too many people who are afraid or ashamed when…
Ahhhh… The Holidays… That magical season when we all rejoice… The weather gets nippy (at least in the Northern Hemisphere – and away from the Equator!). The streets shimmer with thousands of tiny light bulbs and fake icicles (seriously though, icicles are never blue in nature). Evergreen trees are pulled from their homes and wrapped…
I know what you’re thinking. Exercising is nearly impossible some days when you suffer from fibromyalgia. Trust me, I get it. But here is the deal: if we stop moving altogether, we won’t be able to move pretty soon. So, while it sounds counterintuitive, the best thing you can do for your body is to…
Over the weekend, I had a polysomnographic study done. In plain words, it was a sleep study. As many Fibro Warriors are well to aware of, Fibromyalgia often is accompanied by various comorbidities. A comorbidity is a medical condition that tags along. For example, Irritable Bowel Syndrome could be a comorbidity of fibromyalgia. It happens…
Odd title, right? But admit it, it picked your curiosity! I should clarify a couple of things right off the bat. First, the below is me interviewing myself. That’s weird. So I’m going to pretend it’s all good, and roll with the tide. Second, I probably should explain why I’ve accepted defeat. No one wants…
It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The sun finally shows its nose, and the warm rays feel good on my back. I am waiting on a city park bench in North Minneapolis, Minnesota. I revel in the laughter of kids playing with their mom on a play structure while thinking how difficult it would be to…
Recently, TheFibroWarriors.com expanded our community by creating a Facebook group. The group has one simple focus: make everyone welcome to share their story, confide in Fibro Warriors who understand exactly how they feel, and never again be afraid to express their true feelings. Fibromyalgia is a lonely ailment. It is sometimes very difficult to explain…